He said watching others play and hearing his son’s wish to see him on the field again has deeply affected him.
Shahzad explained that the days following major league drafts or auctions are particularly hard. Despite spending nearly 18 years in professional cricket, seeing opportunities pass by leaves him emotional.
He expressed disappointment over unclear communication from cricket authorities. Some franchises mistakenly believe he is banned, while others assume he retired willingly. Shahzad believes clarity from the cricket board could resolve these misunderstandings.
In a lighter moment, Shahzad said that if he played in leagues like the PSL, he would still draw attention.
Fans would watch him both out of admiration and criticism. Yet, he made it clear that he would not personally contact officials to revive his career, emphasizing a player’s self-respect.
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The most touching moment came when Shahzad spoke about his nine-year-old son. “He told me he remembers I used to play, but now he wants to remember me better,” Shahzad shared, visibly emotional.
